Dental hygiene and tartar removal: the basis of a healthy mouth

Why is regular dental hygiene important?

Plaque builds up on your teeth all the time. If it is not removed, it hardens over time and becomes tartar. Tartar can no longer be removed by brushing.

More bacteria stick to the rough surface of tartar. This can cause gum inflammation, bleeding gums and bad breath. In the longer term, gum disease can develop, which can even lead to loose teeth. Regular cleaning prevents this.

Especially important with implants and restorations

Plaque also builds up around implants, crowns and bridges. The gum and bone around an implant can become inflamed if the area is not clean. Dental hygiene treatment is therefore an important condition for the long life of your restorations.

To clean implants and fixed restorations, we use tools and techniques that do not damage their surface.

How does the treatment work?

First we look over your mouth: we see where there is tartar, what condition your gums are in, and whether there is any area that needs more attention at home.

We remove tartar with an ultrasonic device and fine hand instruments, including from under the gum edge. Then we polish the teeth so their surface is smooth and plaque finds it harder to stick. Some of the staining caused by coffee, tea or smoking can also be removed.

The treatment is carried out by our dentists. [megerősítésre vár: van-e dentálhigiénikus a csapatban, aki a szájhigiéniai kezeléseket végzi]

How often should you come?

It differs from person to person. For many people we recommend every six months, for others less often is enough. If you are prone to gum inflammation, smoke, or have an implant or bridge, you may need it more often. At the check-up we tell you what is ideal for you.

It is worth combining dental hygiene with a regular check-up. That way, in one appointment we look over the condition of your teeth and gums, and notice small problems before they cause symptoms.

What to expect afterwards

After the treatment your gums may be sensitive for a few days and bleed slightly when you brush. This usually passes quickly as the inflammation settles. Your teeth may be temporarily more sensitive to cold.

If there was a lot of tartar, the gaps between your teeth may look larger after cleaning. These gaps were there before – the tartar had simply filled them.

Care at home

The effect of the treatment lasts longer if you also clean your teeth regularly at home:

• brush twice a day for at least two minutes, with fluoride toothpaste;
• clean between your teeth daily with floss or interdental brushes;
• with an implant or bridge, ask us about the right tools;
• go for regular check-ups – that way problems stay small.